Open Book Beneito US NAVY SEAL, VIETNAM 1968

[Tommi]

US NAVY SEAL, VIETNAM 1968









This is the second figure of the new releases from Beneito Miniatures. Sculpted by Jose Hidalgo it represents a US Navy Seal in Vietnam 1968. The kit is supplied in the usual foam lined box with outer sleeve showing colour box for painting reference, there is also a painting guide sheet included in the box. The Figure consists of seven white metal parts and two resin parts that make up the figure base. The figure is 54mm in scale.









Front and rear views of the main one piece torso, we can see close up of the detail and casting quality. There is only a minimal clean-up of the parts with hairline mould seam lines to remove.









The left leg needs to be located in the flush fitting hip recess as indicated by the red line in the photo below, test fitting was good with no visible gaps.









A closer look at the face/head and upper torso for your inspection.









Smaller parts of the kit shown, the rifle is cast as part of the right arm along with the left hand, Canteens and knife show good detail also.









The base is supplied in two resin parts which locate together very well.









Conclusion:
Another fine addition to the US Vietnam range of figures from this long established company. Will fit in with other figures from their extensive range or great as a standalone piece. Test assembly was good and there is a minimal clean-up of parts. Highly Recommended.




Availability:
Beneito web site: http://www.beneito.com/catalog/products_new.php


Tommi

 

[Chris K]

I like this ,I think beneitos being doing some great stuff recently especially since the Badajoz vignette (which i have almost finished cept for getting distracted by other projects) liked the chindit and the FFL too - good stuff esp the additional ground work with this

Thanks for the review tommy

 

[Carlos69]

Thanks Tommy allways wondered what these castings were like,as I like there Nam range amongst others...

Carl

 

[Trep]

very cool pose on this figure, just wish it was in 1/35 scale

 

[Don Johnson]

Daniel, How do you know that it isn't 1/35th SCALE?
Don't want to rehash the whole "scale vs size" debate here (too many other threads on that issue elsewhere), but isn't size and/or scale largely irrelevant for a stand-alone figure?
If you are placing the figure with others, the only relevant issue is size/scale of equipment and arms - the rest is acceptable variation in the human form, isn't it?
I'm not trying to take your comment out of context, but the whole 1/32 vs 54mm vs 1/35 thing seems . . . well, let's just say I could understand your comment better if you had said, for instance, "... just wish it was in 120mm/1/16th size/scale".
Anyway, I hope that, if you like the figure, you won't let size-vs-scale get in the way of buying, painting, and enjoying this piece.
Best regards, Don
Don